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Repeat: Open Heart Surgery Live
On 5 July 1948, the NHS was launched. Seventy years later, broadcasting history was made as BBC Radio Nottingham became the first to feature open heart surgery live on the radio.
On Monday, 5 July 1948, history was made with the launch of the NHS. Seventy years later, broadcasting history was made as BBC Radio Nottingham became the first to feature open heart surgery live on the radio. Join Verity Cowley to hear what happened that day as patient, Eric Driscoll, had lifesaving treatment. It was recorded earlier this year.
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Christmas Day 201820:00
BBC Radio Nottingham
Broadcasts
- Mon 27 Aug 201818:00BBC Radio Nottingham
- Christmas Day 201820:00BBC Radio Nottingham
